Arctic Circle Impressions
Day 1: Santa’s Home Town
Late arrival in Rovaniemi, transfer from the airport to hotel.
Days 2-5: Arctic Adventures
Enjoy the fun of driving a snowmobile in the northern wilderness, selecting the excursions of your choice.
Optional Safaris Available in Rovaniemi
The safari leader will pick up you from your hotel in Rovaniemi. You will be provided with appropriate protective clothing. There will be two persons to a snowmobile taking turns in driving. Minimum age of 15 years is required for driving a snowmobile. Children 4-14 are charged at half the price, excluding the high season between 1st December 2006 and 15th January 2007, when children are given a 25% discount off the prices mentioned below. Children under 4 years – free of charge. We offer the following safaris, which are operated daily.
Snowmobile Safari into the Wilderness
You will learn the art of driving a snowmobile, as you travel along frozen rivers and through forests covered with snow. Hot beverages are served during a break.
2 hours,
Highlights of Lapland
(Note! Santa Claus safari includes this safari)
Driving a snowmobile, you head towards a reindeer farm, where you will be familiarized with the Lappish culture and reindeer husbandry. You have a possibility to participate in a special Lapp ceremony of crossing the Arctic Circle, and everyone passing a reindeer driving test will be issued an international reindeer driver's license. Enjoy a cup of hot coffee or berry juice before returning to town.
3 hours,
Safari to a Husky Dog Farm
Drive by snowmobile to the hilltop to enjoy the Lapp scenery. Continue to a local husky dog farm, where the hosts will tell you about the training of the dogs. Attempt a ride in a sled pulled by a team of huskies, which is sure to be a thrilling experience. Hot coffee is served around a campfire on the farm.
3,5 hours,
Santa Claus Safari
You will ride by snowmobile to a reindeer farm, where you will experience a special Lapp ceremony of crossing of the Arctic Circle. You will also take part in a reindeer driving test and have a cup of coffee, sitting around a campfire. Lunch is served at a cosy restaurant with a rustic atmosphere. Continue to the Arctic Circle to meet Santa Claus in his workshop village. Some time is allowed for souvenir shopping in the gift shops. Part of the transportation is by car.
6 hours,
Day 6: Good-bye to Rovaniemi
Transfer to Rovaniemi airport for the return flight to Helsinki. Upon arrival in Helsinki, your driver will take you to your hotel.
Day 7: Capital Experience
The day is free for you to explore the sights on your own, to make some souvenir shopping or to visit a museum.
Day 8: Homeward-bound
Transfer to Helsinki airport for your flight back home.
Duration
- 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Days 1-5: Rovaniemi
- Day 6: Rovaniemi-Helsinki
- Day 7: Helsinki
- Day 8: Helsinki
Tour Includes
- Accommodation in twin-bedded rooms with bath or shower including breakfast, 5 nights at Sokos Hotel Vaakuna or similar in Rovaniemi, 2 nights at Sokos Hotel Helsinki or similar in Helsinki
- airport transfers by private car and with English speaking driver in Helsinki and in Rovaniemi
- NOTE! This is a non-escorted tour. Services of a guide, optional tours, and domestic air fares Helsinki-Rovaniemi-Helsinki are not included in the price.
- A minimum of two (2) passengers are required for the tour to be operated.